Ukhrul, July 4: The Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) on Friday extended its condolences over the death of Dr Phyobemo Ngully, who passed away in Kohima, Nagaland on Thursday after a cardiac arrest. He was 68.
The FNR, in its condolence message, termed Dr Ngully a man of deep compassion, unwavering conviction, and quiet strength. “His departure has left a void that words can scarcely fill, and we stand too close to the shock of his absence to fully comprehend the magnitude of our loss,” the condolence message read.
It stated that Dr Ngully’s life was a fugue of inspiration and his life a melody of hope that harmonized with the cries and dreams of the Naga people.
“Dr. Ngully’s life was not merely lived, it was woven, like a sacred tapestry, by the hand of God. His journey among us was an epic of grace and courage, marked by a steadfast commitment to truth, reconciliation, and the flourishing of the Naga people. He was a fugue of inspiration and his life a melody of hope that harmonized with the cries and dreams of our people. In every conversation, he spoke of the Naga future with fondness and faith, never wavering in his belief that healing and unity were possible,” the FNR stated.
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Expressing its profound grief, the FNR added, “As members of FNR, we were privileged to witness his final moments, his passing into the fullness of his inheritance assured in Christ. And yet, because we are human, we weep. We mourn the loss of his earthly presence, even as we rejoice in the eternal peace he now knows. His fallen human form may lie still, but his spirit continues to move among us, urging us onward in the work he so passionately embraced.”
“In this time of grief, we are comforted by the outpouring of love and solidarity from across our homeland. We have received condolences from various Naga Political Groups, Tribal Hohos, and our Friends from the Quaker community in the United Kingdom. Their words echo our own sorrow and affirm the far-reaching impact of Dr. Ngully’s life and witness.”
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The FNR extended its deepest sympathy and love to his family and wrote, “Your loss is immeasurable, and yet we pray that you may find solace in the legacy he leaves behind—a legacy of faith, humility, and service. May you be upheld by the same strength that sustained him, and may the memory of his life be a guiding light in the days to come.”
The forum also cited a scripture from the Bible, “That you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”Ephesians 3:19.
We honor him not only in mourning, but in continuing the mission he so faithfully carried.
Rest well, dear friend.
You have fought the good fight.
You have finished the race.
You have kept the faith, the FNR condolence message added.